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UKHSA Provision of a Specimen Sample Sorter

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Dec 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a bespoke specimen sample sorter for UKHSA Bristol at Southmead Hospital. This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (CPV code 33000000) with additional classification for repair and maintenance services of medical equipment (CPV code 50421000). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the contract has been awarded to Sarstedt Limited. The contract started on 12th December 2024 and will run until 31st March 2027, including a two-year maintenance period. The total value of the contract is £95,900 GBP. The procurement was conducted as part of the award stage, with the notice of the awarded contract published on 18th December 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in medical equipment and associated maintenance services. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance their market presence in the healthcare sector. The contract with UKHSA, a significant health authority, can also serve as a prestigious reference for future bids. Additionally, the focus on a specific medical equipment need—specimen sample sorting—makes it a strategic opportunity for businesses with specialized expertise in this area. SMEs providing high-quality and innovative solutions with robust maintenance support would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Provision of a Specimen Sample Sorter

Notice Description

UKHSA Provision for a bespoke made specimen sample sorter for UKHSA Bristol at Southmead Hospital, including associated two year maintenance contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ac8c88d-9b7c-48a3-87e5-25aad3fc8016
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bb927d-e0ea-452a-920d-2bd147aef5b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARSTEDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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